Definitions

Concurrence. A majority vote in support of the Petition as presented by the Municipal Official. Densely Developed Area. An area that has been so designated by the Secretary in accordance with 301 CMR 10.00. EOEEA. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environmental Monitor. The publication of the Secretary pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act as further described in 301 CMR 11.00: MEPA Regulations. Impervious Surface. A manmade surface that does not allow infiltration of water into the underlying soil. A building footprint is an impervious surface. Railroad lines are not impervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces that have breached over time, such as cracked asphalt, but still affect infiltration, are considered impervious surfaces. Issuing Authority. The conservation commission, the mayor or the selectmen, whichever is responsible for local implementation of the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. Legislative Body. A town meeting, town council, city council, or other similar body as provided in a city's or town's charter. (MA REG. # 1325, Dated 11-4-2016) Mean Annual High-water Line. The line along a river apparent from visible markings or changes in the character of soils and vegetation due to the prolonged presence of water which distinguishes between predominantly aquatic and terrestrial land. For purposes of 301 CMR 10.00, mean annual high-water line shall have the same meaning as defined in 310 CMR